Any use of alendronate is associated with increased risk for atrial fibrillation in women; kids in day care have a 30% lower risk for acute lymphoblastic leukemia; thiazolidinediones, but not other oral antidiabetic agents, are associated with increased fracture risk; exercise lowers but does not eliminate CHD risk among overweight/obese women; and the prevalence of diabetes before pregnancy is high and puts mothers and children at risk for complications. Medscape Medical News
Diabetes classes or nutritionist visits for people with diabetes are associated with lower hospitalization rates and charges, according to findings published in the April issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information
The American Diabetes Association has issued consensus panel recommendations for the medical care of pregnant women with preexisting diabetes, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that vitamin D3 at doses equivalent to 2000 IU/day for 1 year is safe in adolescents and results in desirable vitamin D levels. Medscape Medical News
In men with epilepsy, sexual function does not seem to be significantly related to testosterone levels, according to UK researchers. Reuters Health Information
In pregnant women with gestational diabetes, metformin alone or supplemented with insulin did not increase neonatal hypoglycemia or other perinatal complications vs insulin alone. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that maternal glucose levels below the range indicating diabetes are linked with increased birth weight and increased cord-blood serum C-peptide levels in infants. Medscape Medical News